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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

b;t;on of fabrics. articles of domes- tic manufacture, needle work, paint linQs and such other contributions as l the fair women of Arkansas know so well how to make and exhibit. Competent persons will be on the grounds at all times to preserve or l der and to impart all needed inior nation to visitors and others, ana while there will be exposed for sale on the grounds such refreshments as are usually found at expositions ana fairs. no intoxicating beverages VIII be permitted, except, possibly, na- tive wines.
 The tune of opening the exposl- ton is fixed for the 25th of October, Tn order that the various counties oi the state may hold their annual fairs before the exposition commences, and it is suggested to the managers of such fairs that the directors ot the exposition will be much pleased to have them arrange to bring to the exposition choicest specimens of their own.
 All persons and associations desir.. ing to exhibit any of the resources of Arkansas, or agricultural impli ments and seeds from other states, will please confer with the supeiin tendent of the exposition, at an as early day as possible, in reference to the articles they may exhibit, and the space theymay desire and for all other particulars, and their commn nications will receive prompt atten tion. All citizens of the state, as this in it's fullest sense state ex- position, are earnestly requested to commence, at once, to select and pre- pare for the exposition so as to be i enabled to forward them at an early | day, all articles and exhibits, repre- senting tue resources of the state, and let all of us work together to make this exposition perfect sue cess--a thing of beauty and of joy, and an honor to Arkansas and all her people.
 BEEN w. KIMBALL,
 President Board of Directors.
 s. H. NowLlN.
 Secretary and Superintendent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
Better Than Vacation.

This is pre-. eminently the vacation month, when thousands seek rest and recreation. But to those who suffer the depressing effects of sum- mer debility, the disagreeble symp- toms of scrofula. the tortures of biliousness, dyspepsia, or sick head ache, there is more pain than pleasure in leaving home. To such we say, glve Hoods Sarsaparilla a trial. It will purify your blood, tone up and strengthen your body, expel every trace of scrofula, correct biliousness, and positively cure dys- pepsia or sick headache. Take it before you go, and you will enjoy your vacation thousand fold.
 A vicious dog is very likely to be the terror of the neighborhood.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
Correspondence of the Democrat.

ATKINS, August S.--Miss Mary Stross died at the residence of Mrs. Hemfing near Atkins yesterday, with a malignant form of malarial fever, sick but fourteen hours. Her skin Tn this short space of time be. came as yellow as gold, and Tn Mem phis her case would have been de cIared yellow fever Young Andrew Jackson died on Crow Mountain last week with same trouble and as quickly.
 Our newspaper, the Pope County Mail, bids fair to be success, the Editor is young man full of ener- gy, and has made his arrangements to stay with us. We bid him a hearty welcome.
 Drouth is prevailing in this com munity, local showers but they do not answer the purposes of q general rain, cotton in localities, damaged from 25 to 50 per cent.
 Ed Darr and Henry Groom are leaders among horse jockies.
 We see our enterprising wagon builders, Weaver & Son, are turning out some first class work. Geo. Hnrd- low hauled one off early this morn ing.
 Atkins can boast of gun smith that can do as fine work as Little Rock.
 Mir. Tom Ellis and Miss Mamie Tyson were united in that embrac ing tie of matrimony last week. We wish them a safe and happy journey through long life, and that their troubles may all be 'slittle ones"
 The Oak Hill veterans from here do not seem to be gathering into the re union very fast, they seem to be in no hurry to rehearse that bloody scene even Tn mock. z.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

SECRETARY of the Treasury Fair child has taken steps toward getting the accumulated surplus out of the treasury and among the people. This step is the anticipation of the interest payments on bonds. The circular issued by the secretary IS offering the payment on the A per cents. This interest would be due and payable on the first of Septem Der and December. The secretary says that beyond the purchasing of bonds in the open market, the antici- patton of interest payments is the only way left to reduce the treasury surplus. He seems to have some doubts iisfther the holders of the bonds tofexcept the interest be fore it Is due, and says that should they refuse It will be an indication that among the bond holders, al least, there is no urgent need of money. The next move will be to go into the open market and buy up the bonds, saving a premium there for, but paying the interest to the people, for the purpose of ayerting any stringency of the money market. The necessity of speedy reduction of the revenues therefore, must be plain to all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

LATE adyices from parts of Illinois, Iowa ond Wisconsin give doleful ac- counts of a terrible drouth prevail ing there. There has been no rain for ten weeks. Crops are literally burnt up. 75,000 square miles are embraced in the drouth stricken district. Millions of dollars worth of crops are hopelessly lost, entail ing privation and suffering upon the people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

THE Pope County Mail, published at Atkins, by Colburn & Moore, made it's first appearance last Thurs day. It Is an exceedingly well printed and well filled sheet, and is democratic to the core. Eugene Moore, the editor, is a graceful and pleasing writer, and under his man. agement we predict for the Mail a useful and successful career.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
GENERAL Buckner and the entir

GENERAL Buckner and the entire democrat ticket was elected in Ken lucky by over 10000 majority. It was the hope and boast of the third and fourth parties in the feld-the prohibitionists and the labor men, would cut down the democratic vote, leaving It bare plurality. Viewed by the light of republican hopes and expectations therefore, the result IS a handsome victory. The labor vote was very light, contrary to the ex pectation of some of the champions of that party in this county.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
The Governors Address. STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
LITTLE RocK, July 23, 1887. )

LITTLE Rock, July 23, 1SS7.)
 As the president of the board of directors of the exposition has SC fully and ably presented it's lmpor- tance, and claims to support, will only add that the sad board is com posed of some of our best citizens, and most careful, reliable and best business men whose character and standing give the strongest reason able assurance that the management will be first class and that every thing entrusted to them will be safe and carefully handled, and that all monies of the exposition will be wisely, judicially and economically expended, and that the exposition, If encouraged as it should be by the people, will prove fine success and of great interest aud advantage to the state generally. We have prospects for the good crops, and a bright outlook for the future. We seem to have entered upon an era of development, growth and prosperity, and our state Is rapidly moving to the front upon the line of improve ment and progress. Let us exhibit to each other, at our beautiful capi tai city, and to the outside world, what we can do and are doing.
 The good that can be, and has been accomplished by such enter prises is inestimable.
 I heartily and cordially commend the exposition to the citizens of the state es worthy of confidence in it's purposes and management, and as worthy of their active, earnest aid and support, for the general good. A pleasant and interesting time will be enjoyed by all who attend, and the honor and welfare of the people of the state will be promoted.
 SIMON P. HUGHEs,
 Governor of the State of Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
What a Time

People formerly had, trying to swallo, tlse old-lashioned pill with it's film nlagncsia vainly disguising its binA ness and what contrast to Aver, l'ills, filat have been well called ..ms, iuated sugar-pluns = the only fear lt ing that patients may be tempted jus taking too many at dose. But tl directions are plain and should l strictly followed.
 J. T Teller, NJ D., of Chittenanv. N. Y, expresses exactly what hundred have written at greater length. m says: " Ayers Cathartic Pills are higbI| appreciated. They are perfect in for, and coating, and their effects arc n that the most careful physician coull desire. They have supplanted all th( Pills formerly popular here, and I thinl it must be long before any other cad be made that will at all compare witII them. Those who buy your pills gel fall value for their money"
 "Safe, pleasant, and certain i1 their action,n is the concise testimony of Dr. George E. Walker, of Martinsl vile, Virginia.
 Ayers Pills outsell all similar prep. aratio--s. The public having once used them, will have no others" - Berry, Venable & Collier, Atlanta, Ga.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

TIE fifteenth annual catalogue of the Arkansas Industrical University has been received. It is pamphlet we'll filled with information pertain ing to that institution. Under tue new organization the University bids fair to give greater satisfaction to the people and result in consider. ably more benefit to the agricultural classes for whom it was designed originally. Pope county is entitled to seventeen beneiclaries and ought to have her full quota in attendance
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
Correspondence ofthe Democrat.

Correspondence ofthe Democrat.
 BELLS CHAPEL, August 6.--Antic- ipating reply to the direct aae un generous, not to say insulting thrust, of your MT. Hummer, upon our com munity in regard to the suspension of the school presided over by Miss Holmes, published in the DEMOCRAT of July 18th, but up to date seeing none from other hands, and Knowing the indignlty heaped upon us, and that MT. Hummer should be "bum- med" for his miscreancy, and the fair name of our parents defended, l rise in their defense and to corrobo rate the statement of Hummer that he did say very "unwise" things.
 He makes it appear that Miss Holmes was grossly insulted by the "boys in mems clothing" and that a real instruction was raised by them backed up by the parents and di- rectors. If indeed the venerable hummer is in possession of such con duct, it IS, we confess news to us as well as the community. And hay ing the statement of Miss Holmes and the "boys" we here and now say, that either the decrepid father Bum mer was ignorant of the facts in the case or maliciously distorted them, We say father Hummer, supposing him to be an hoary gentleman, since he presumes to read moral lecture to the more honored and deyout fath- CTS and mothers of this community, and who, for long years, have enjoy ed the enyiable repute of faithfnlness to the better interests of their fami- lies and neighborhood. We can hardly believe any mere boy having such impotence as to attempt so delicate task But, indeed, if after the high degree of success in which has attended the efforts of these parents in the management of their families and the educational interest of the community, had this moral Solon in his brillianGy appeared long since some Of these children might haze been divines and statesmen of national fame.
 The action of Miss Holmes to open her school with prayer was highly commendable, and met the hearty approval of all, but that she had any right to attempt to cocrce
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

THE Inter State Farmers Conven- tion will meet next Tuesday at At lalta. A large attendance of Arkan- sas delegates will be present. Col. M. F. Locke, of Alma, announces that the Arkansas delegation is ex- pected to meet on the evening of the 14th at the Capitol Hotel, Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
MAXWELL, the condemned murder

MAXWELL, the condemned murder CT of Preller, has succeeded in get ting another stay of proceedings and another lease of life, for several months, at least. It is now two and a half years since Preller was killed, and fifteen months since Maxwell was convicted and sentenced. He has since then been sentenced three times and has secured four stays.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
Clarksville Herald. Hon L, P.

Clarksville Herald. Hon l., F. Featherstone, of St. Francis county, one of the brainiest farmers Tn the State has been elected President of the State, Agricultural Wheel. Mir. Featherstone was leading member of the order and was opposed to making it q political machine. There IS plenty Of room and always has been in the Democratic party for the farmers of Arkansas. They belong in 1t because 1t has been made strong by them, and they will remain in fl,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

THE prohibition election in Texss resulted in an overwhelming defeat for the amendment. The antis claim majority of 9o,000, while the prohibitlonist concede 25,000. The temperance people have a big job on hand to make prohibition stick in Texas, but they are on the ground and will be heard from again.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

next session. Applications for ap- pointment should be made at once to County Judge Bullock, who will
 take pleasure in giving all needed
 information to young ladies or young gentlemen contemplating attending.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

THE state assembly of Knights of Labor met in Fort Smith last week and elected D. F. Tomson of Hot Springs State Master Workman. R. K. Hathaway, of this county, was elected of the State executive board.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

PRoF. Albert Menke, of Cornell university, has accepted the appoint ment of superintendent of agricul- ture and professor of chemistry Tn the Arkansas industrial university at Faye ettevile.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10
Annual Statement of School
 Funds.
STATE OF ARKANSAS,

S|OO4NFI VT J
 I, James Potts. Clerk of the. Circuit Court, and Ex -officio Clerk of the Coun- ty and Probate Courts, in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that the following is q true and correct statement of the financial condition of each of the several school Districts in said county for the year ending with August 9th, 1887, including special school tax, Poll tax, and state appor- tionment fund for the year 1886, ,to-wits
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

FIRST of October the Wheel En. terprise, published at Searcy, will be moved to Little Rock, and after the expiration of one year it is to be- crme the property ofthe State Wheel.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

Ayers Hair yigor is cleanly, agreeable, beneficial, and safe. It is the most elegant and the most en- conomical oftollet preparations. By it's use ladies can produce an abund- ant growth of hair, causing it to be come natural in color, lustre, and texture,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

The marks of premature age may be cffectually obliterated by using Buckingham Dye for the Whiskers. It colors uniformly, and always give satisfaction.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-08-10

TIE friends of Hon. k. W. Rector are grooming him for the guberna- torial contest next year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
Athletes Are Born. Not Made.

''Of course you find great difference
in the natural aptitude of different per-
sons for such things?''
''Oh, yes. The athlete is born an ath-
lete; the gymnast is made, and some
times made from very unpromising ma
terial. l can take almost any youth and
teach him to be a good gynnast. But
some persons seem to have a quicker con-
nectiOn than others between the brain
and certain muscles, and these excel in
what requires immediate obedience of
the muscles to the will. There is physi-
cal tact just as there is a mental tact,
and an apparently difficult and dangerous
feat is accomplished by using just the
right stress at just the right moment.
There is, of course, certain knack in
using the apparatus. This is taught in a
small part of the time in which it can be
acquired by practice without the lessons.
A good many of the gymnasts' feats
which are apparently done so easily are
the result of long continued practice. As
some one has said, an uneducated eye
can no more appreciate the difficulties of
certain gymnastic exercises by seeing
them done with so much ease than an
inexperienced ear can estimate those of a
piece of music by hearing it played. .
New York Mail and Express Interview.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
It Is worry That Kills.

once heard Henry Ward Beecher say
that he had the greatest difficulty at the
beginning of his career to acquire the
habit of working easily, and he might
have been in his grave quarter of a
century ago had he not overcome his
tendency to worry-the natural CONGO
infant of highly nervous organization.
s'I am convinced, " said he, ''that no
youth can expect to achieve great success
unless he learns that lesson. 1t is worry,
not work, that kills men. When l was
a young man worried over the mistakes
made SO much that saw it was inju1-
ing my health and resolved to stop my
lying awake nights to fret about my
plumbers. / conquered the weakness, and
since that struggle l have attempted to
do my best, whatever the emergency in
which was placed, and then dismiss the
matter from my mind, whether the re-
suit was satisfactory or otherwise. The
only good of studying the past is to avoid
the repetition of plumbers. Mr.. Beecher
probably felt that wise man may make a
mistake, but only fool makes the same
mistake twice Chicago journal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
BROTHER GARDENERS ADDRESS.

Caravan johnson About to Start for
Kentucky-A Few Wholesome Words.
81 should like to spoke few words to
Brudder Caravan johnson if he am in de
hall tonight, - said the president as the
triangle sounded.
Caravan slipped on his shoes and came
forward, and the president continued:
''Brudder johnson, h 'ar dat you am
contemplatin journey down into Kahn
tucky?''
Eyes, sab.
''Gwine down past Leweyville to see
some of yer relashuns?''
eyes, sah.'
''Dat's what / heard, an I hope you
pleasant journey. AS you will be a
representative of dis club while absent, /
want to say few words to you in a
fatherly speerit. In de fust place put on
a clean shirt to start out wild. l believe
dar' am mo- battles won by clean shirts
dan frew generalship. A clean shirt
commands pubhck respeck, chen if de
wearer's boot heels am all run down.
It's sorter sign of de wearer's decency
an honesty. 1t won pay yer way frew a
tolgate, but it will make de toll man duck
his head to you an remember dat you
wasn't boss.
''Purceed on your way quietly. Yer
dOan' own de staff of Michigan, an you
don't kerry Detroit in your vest pocket.
De man who enters a town wild two brass
bands ahead of him an crowd of peo-
pie behind him has got to be a good
talker, a smooth liar an a chap full o
promises or he will fall fiat.
"Keep your money in de toe of your
shoe in de daytime, an at night hide it
in de straw bed. A man may be cher so
good, an great, an wise, but if he be-
comes dead broke among strangers nine
people out of ten will take him fur a
sharper playin' his leetle game.
''Only half de road belongs to you. De
odder half am reserved by law fur de man
gwine in de opposite dreckshun.
''When you arrove at a fust class hotel
to put up fur de night, doan' seek to
create the ideah dat you got dar' by
speshuI train, an dat fried oysters,
banana fritters an champagne make you
tired. You will simply be given de
poorest room in de house an charged de
highest price when you settle up.
''Doan' start out wild a revolver in
your pocket, an as you work along frew
Ohio an Kentucky let politics alone, hev
no disputes about religun, an concede de
fackt dat de world WASH created speshu-
ally fur your benefit. You may now
take your seat, an de hull lodge will jine
wild me IN wishin' you a safe an pleasant
journey. Detroit Free Press.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
Are Not Cloud C1earers.

w. w. Story, the sculptor, says that
statues should be placed near the ground.
That seems to be good sense, and since
Story recommends it, there is little doubt
but it is also good art. The old style of
placing statues on the top of columns and
pinnacles, where they would be out of
sight and lose their natural proportions,
had the effect to hide art, Human be-
ings are land animals, and it is unnatural
to thrust their statues into the sky
Kansas City Star.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
40 ston Nose Rleedinc.

a simple plan of stopping bleeding of
the nose has lately been advised. Grasp
firmly the nose with the finger and
thumb for ten or fifteen minutes; by thus
completely stopping the movement of air
through the nose (Which displaces freshly
formed clots), you viii favor the clothing
of the blood and will frequently stop
hemOrrhage.= Medical Journal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
Cellu1oid for Water Proofing.

The water proofng material recently
discovered by NJ. Tanin turns out to be
simply dissolved celluloid. The mixture
is prepared with pyroxline, which is pre-
pared by disaggregating some cellulose
with paper or with rags in a mixture of
sulphuric acid and azOtic acid. This pull
pous mass is put in camphOrated alcohol,
to which is afterward added a mixture
of alcohol and ether. The compound is
applied ON hard objects with brush, but
stuffs are dipped into bath of the mix
ture-Frank Leslie's.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
A Valuable Mexican Product.

Pita Fibra, Mexican product, is found
largely in Honduras. 1t grows in canes
from five to twelve feet high and from
two to three Inches in diameter. Efforts
are being made by the Mexican govern
ment to encourage its cultivation. The
Indians use it for the manufacture of
boots and shoes, nets, fishing lines, halters
and cans. Mats of great beauty, some Of
them valued as high as $50 each, are
made from it. 1t also makes good Ani-
tation silk.-New York Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
An Absurd Proposition.

Lily Secretary of the cooking class
Now, girls, we've learned nine cakes,
two kinds of angel food and seven pies.
What next?
Susie (engaged) Dicks father says I
must learn to make bread.
Indignant Chorus - Bread? Absurd!
What are bakers -Pittsburg Bulletin.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
shrinkace of the Wires.

Iron says that if a continuous telegraph
wire were strung from New York to San
Francisco and a rain storm should be in
progress along the entire route, the
shrinkage caused in the wire by the rain
would amount to 100 miles, and for
smaller distances the proportion would be
the same.-Home Journal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-09-24
pHANroMs OF THE PAST.

Up from the CULTS OF time, the blind abysses,
The radiant phantoms Of the past arise,
And bring again the perfume of their kisses,
The peril and the splendor Of their eyes.
But cold their lips, they breathe warm affec-
ton,
And cold their breasts as frozen heaps OF snow;
Their luminous eyes are but a vague reflection,
Stray starbeams in the icebound stream below.
Charles L. Heldreth